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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,612.80, 269,419.20 and 165,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,612.80, 269,419.20 and 165,032.80 is: 247,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,612.80 : 269,419.20 = 165,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,612.80/269,419.20 = 165,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,612.80x = 269,419.20 × 165,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,612.80x = 44,463,004,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,463,004,949.76/179,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,549.20

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